Mason

I don't know if I should be proud or scared! That is good info, I really didn't know what the EXO was.

Thank you for all the suggestions! I am going to go with some Rekons on the front and Ikons on the back to start. I saw that setup mentioned a few times when googling on my own as well and seems to be a good all rounder. I may get some Nobby Nics and others down the road just to try out. I checked out my frame and it looks like I have plenty of room for much wider tires, but my rims are about 24mm wide. Would fitting on the wheel be an issue with Rekon 2.4s in front and Ikon 2.35s in the back, or should I go with 2.25 in front and 2.2 in the rear? Where are some places to order online? I've used Competitive Cyclist before for some other gear, but their prices seem the same with Amazon.

Haha I may need to clear my browsing history after this. Good to know. I can get new tires now and run them with tubes for a little bit, even if they wont be using 100% of their potential.

Yes, the trail are made for trucks though. I did make a bridge out of 2x4s to go over a creek where a dam got washed out so I could get to a deer stand on my bike. Its a cattle and hunting ranch.

Thank you for the detailed response! I do not mean to open any floodgates however! I'm all for going tubeless, I have popped several tubes on rocks before while the tires were completely fine. I did not realize it may be possible to go tubeless without getting new wheels. A google search says someone had converted a 2012 Hardrock to tubeless so I'd imagine the 2013 would be able to as well. Yes, the bike came with a 2.0 tire. There is room around the frame and fork so I can go a bit wider for sure. I am definitely not going to break any speed records. My gps says I average 8-10 mph on my rides and I am huffing and puffing for the most part. I think I would like a wider tire with since the lack of grip is the reason why I'm needing/wanting new tires. My riding is pretty casual most of the time. Maybe a stupid question, but say I bought the Maxxis DHR and DHF you mentioned. Would I immediately have to go tubeless or can I stick a tube in there for a bit? I know my wife will be upset with me buying mountain bike stuff before Christmas and a tubeless kit seems like a perfect thing to put on a Christmas list. (I need new tires asap so they can't wait until then!)

I have a 2013 Specialized Hardrock 29 that I have been using up at my ranch just riding around on ranch roads or making some of my own paths. Recently I have been getting more into mountain biking and want to start going to trails in the area too at some point. However my tires are getting pretty worn out and are slipping on rocky surfaces, especially while climbing or doing anything at a relatively high speed. I'd like to upgrade my tires but when searching on what to get its pretty overwhelming for someone who knows next to nothing on what to get. I was hoping I could get a few suggestions on what tire to get. The terrain at my ranch is very rocky for the most part. When I ride its usually for 10-15 miles in a big convoluted loop, so 50% down hill, 50% uphill. Nothing very steep. I have not been to any public trails yet but I'd want the tires to be okay for them too. My current tires require tubes in them if that matters as well. Any tire recommendations that would fit my needs? What are y'all riding on?